[discuss] ICANN accountability and Internet Governance Principles

Thu Apr 3 14:22:18 UTC 2014

Hi,

I agree.  We have to make sure the transition is on track with ICANN as 
its neutral broker, then we can get into discussion of the particulars 
of the various sets of principles, models and solutions.

avri

On 03-Apr-14 10:01, Milton L Mueller wrote:
> *From:*Jordan Carter [mailto:jordan at internetnz.net.nz]
>>I am presuming the USG does actually intend a real transition,
>
>>  not a faux one that leaves a behind the scenes lever in place.
>
>>  They've pitched a genuine transition and I believe that is what they want.
>
> Jordan:
>
> The current administration wants a real transition. And, as one
> (Democrat) representative said in the hearings yesterday, this is a real
> “vote of confidence” in the MS model. However, there are partisan
> political forces that want to embarrass the Obama administration around
> this. I think at this stage of the game everyone on this list, and
> practically everyone in this community, ought to be able to pull
> together to support this move. Let’s set aside minor differences about
> the details of the transition and make sure that the transition happens.
>
> --MM
>
>